Challenge: Sovnarkom's initial problems

Question 1

Counter-revolution from Kerensky (2)

Answer 1

1) Cossack detachment under command of General Krasnov attacked Petrograd (8-13 November 1917)
2) Tried but failed to garner popular support from the front

Question 2

Vikzhel - Union of Railway Workers (3)

Answer 2

1) On 29 October it threatened to halt supplies to Petrograd unless negotiations for a socialist coalition government were held
2) Supported by the Mensheviks and SRs.
3) Zinoviev and Kamenev agreed, along with many other Bolsheviks and socialists

Question 3

Initial civil challenges faced by the Sovnarkom (2)

Answer 3

1) Refused entry into the State Bank until 20 November 1917
2) Civil servants did not fully cooperate with the new government

Question 4

Political challenges from the SRs (4)

Answer 4

1) Vikzhel opposition
2) Organised uprisings in Moscow
3) Joined white armies
4) Tried to assassinate Lenin

Question 5

Czech Legion (3)

Answer 5

1) An army of 40,000 professional Czech soldiers opposed the new regime
2) From 22 May 1918 the legion assisted local uprisings in overthrowing soviets
3) Inspired armed resistance against the Sovnarkom